Fuel News

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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers todays fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Advances Changes to Unleash Sales of Ethanol-Blend Gasoline

The Trump administration on March 12 advanced a plan meant to expand the U.S. market for corn-based ethanol and place trading restrictions on credits that refiners use to prove they are using biofuel.

March 12, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

National League of Cities Offers Guide on User Fee Programs

Local leaders interested in testing programs that assess a fee to those using their roadways now have a guide. The National League of Cities published on March 11 its report Fixing Funding by the Mile: A Primer and Analysis of Road User Charge Systems, which makes the case that states and cities should explore such fundraising mechanisms.

March 12, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Gambling Expands at Pa. Truck Stops, but Opponents Continue Fight

Four Pennsylvania truck stops are the latest to have been given conditional approval to operate video gaming terminals at their facilities, the latest step in a long-running, controversial effort in the state to introduce the gambling devices in truck stops and convenience stores.

March 11, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Lion Electric Announces Battery-Electric Class 8

The Lion Electric Co. announced its first all-electric Class 8, a day cab model.

March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Inches Up 0.3瞽 to $3.079 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.3 cent to $3.079 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude oil prices advanced slightly on March 11.

March 11, 2019
Business, Safety, Fuel

Navistar, Loves Travel Stops Sign Truck Service Agreement

Navistar International Corp. said it has signed a service partnership agreement with Loves Travel Stops that would add more than 1,000 technicians to Navistars service network.

March 11, 2019
Business, Equipment, Fuel

International Offers Powertrain Packages to Simply Specing

International Truck introduced Powertrain Packages to simplify the process of specing a vehicle for optimal fuel efficiency. It is an addition to the International LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Packages.

March 11, 2019
Government, Safety, Fuel

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Proposes 45-cent Fuel Tax Hike

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmers budget proposal includes plans for a 45-cent fuel tax increase to provide funding for infrastructure improvements.

March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

2019 TMC Photo Gallery

Look back at photos from American Trucking Associations' 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, March 17-21.

March 8, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel, Editorial

Editorial: House Hearings Spark Optimism

All of a sudden, it looks like lawmakers might be making good on the long-standing promise to get moving on what most agree is an issue with bipartisan support yes, infrastructure funding.

March 7, 2019